Reach of the arms; hence, the power of seizing and holding; as, it was beyond his grasp.
Forcible possession; hold.
Wide-reaching power of intellect to comprehend subjects and hold them under survey.
a firm controlling influence; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp"
the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"